Imagine this: You’re strolling through Penang, the Sun warms your skin as a delightful aroma suddenly fills the air. Your senses awaken in excitement as you stumble upon famous roadside stalls serving the most flavourful street food. From incredibly satisfying nasi kandar to mouthwatering curry mee and tom yum, come along with us as we go all out on our quest to hunt for 25 best street food in Penang!
25 Best Street Food In Penang
1. Deen Maju Nasi Kandar
Loved by tourists and locals, the legendary Deen Maju Nasi Kandar definitely takes the top spot on our list! With an explosion of authentic flavours, you MUST give their crowd-favourite Fish Head Curry, Fried Chicken, Bendi, Papadom, Daging Kambing and Sambal Prawns a try together with your Nasi Kandar.
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Deen Maju Nasi Kandar
Address: 170, Jalan Gurdwara, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Saturday to Thursday (12 – 10 pm), Closed on Fridays
Status: Muslim-owned
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
2. Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
If you haven’t enjoyed the iconic Teochew cendol here, you’ve clearly been missing out. With a refreshing and genuine sweetness from Gula Melaka, this coconut milk infused cendol is Penang’s true pride and glory. Join the crowd to see what the hype is all about! P.S: Their delicious Asam Laksa, Char Koay Teow and Fried Oyster Egg dishes are not to be missed too.
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Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
Address: 27-29, Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (10 am – 5 pm)
Status: Pork-free
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
3. Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow
Next, immerse yourself in a delightful char koay teow feast at Siam Road Charcoal Char Kuey Teow. Filled with wok hei at its best and savoury notes from prawns, eggs and lup cheong, it’s truly viral for being so flawless. Most definitely come here on an empty stomach so that you can order it up to the max without any limits!
Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow
Address: 82, Jalan Siam, George Town, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Saturday (12 – 6 pm), Closed on Sundays & Mondays
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Instagram
4. Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang
Celebrated as one of the best nasi lemak stalls and selected for a Michelin Guide 2023 award, Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang will have you drooling in hunger! Treat yourself to a wholesome packet of Bilis Telur, Ikan Masin, Sotong, Udang or Ayam Nasi Lemak that will surely fulfil all your sambal spice cravings. Looking like that, we’re totally getting seconds (and maybe even thirds).
Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang
Address: Beach St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday (7 am – 2 pm), Closed on Saturdays & Sundays
Status: Muslim-owned
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
5. Char Koay Kak @ Burma Road
If you’re passing by Burma Road in George Town and you see a humble hawker stall right in front of Union Primary School, then you’re one step away from trying Penang’s famous Char Koay Kak. This Char Koay Kak stall has been around for close to 3 decades and each serving comes with piping hot Koay Kak (rice cakes) fried with Wok Hei and added with dark soy sauce, eggs, seafood, chai poh, and sometimes, you can also add your choice of protein.
Address: Union Primary School, Jalan Burma, George Town, Penang
Operating Hours: 2pm-8pm (weekdays only)
Status: Non-halal
6. Hameed Pata Mee Sotong
The fun doesn’t stop there street food lovers! Like its name suggests, Hameed Pata Mee Sotong is a viral one for some seriously incredible mee sotong. We highly recommend coming here on an empty stomach so that you can order it up to the max without any limits. Memang sedap!
Hameed Pata Mee Sotong
Address: 5, Esplanade Park, Lebuh Light, 10300 George Town
Operating Hours: Monday to Thursday & Saturday (11.30 am – 8 pm), Saturday (11.30 am – 10 pm), Friday (11.30 am – 1 pm, 2.30 – 8 pm), Saturday (11.30 am – 8 pm), Closed on Sundays
Status: Muslim-owned
7. Xiang Xia Fish Head Bee Hoon
Ask anyone where the best tom yum noodles in Penang lies and they will surely recommend the one at Xiang Xia Fish Head Bee Hoon. As an underrated spot near Penang’s jetties, they really set the bar high here with their spicy and thick soup consistency for the Tom Yum Noodles. Their Deep Fried Mantis Prawns, Tom Yum Porridge, Sliced Fish Beehoon and Clear Soup Noodles are worth a try too!
Xiang Xia Fish Head Bee Hoon
Address: No 107-A, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (11 am – 11.30 pm)
Status: Non-halal
8. Teksen Restaurant
Bursting with authentic flavours, your taste buds will definitely come alive at Teksen as you live it up with their well-made traditional Chinese food. Serving up smiles since 1965, we absolutely adore the Curry Stingray, Prawn Omelette, Fried Lala, Belacan Fried Chicken and Braised Duck with Yam dishes. P.S: Teksen was even awarded with a Michelin Guide for good quality and value cooking!
Teksen Restaurant
Address: 18, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Friday to Monday (12 – 2 pm, 5.30 – 8.30 pm), Closed on Tuesdays to Thursdays
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
9. Wan Tan Mee @ Chulia Street Hawker Food
We’re slurping it up with some springy wan tan mee at Chulia Street Hawker Food next! Topped with lustrous dark sauce and loaded with signature char siew, egg noodles, crispy pork lard, wonton, veggies and pickled green chilli, it’ll certainly be a legendary meal to remember.
Wan Tan Mee @ Chulia Street Hawker Food
Address: Chulia St, Georgetown, 10450 George Town, Penang
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (4.30 – 10.30 pm)
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
10. Green House Prawn Mee Corner
Some really stinge on the ingredients, while others just lack that special oomph in flavour and texture… Well, not here at Green House Prawn Mee Corner! As a popular late night hangout spot, the irresistible Penang Hokkien Prawn Mee, Loh Mee, Otak Otak and Loh Bak will enrich you with pure satisfaction and nothing less.
Green House Prawn Mee Corner
Address: 133A, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (9 am – 1.30 am)
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
11. Hot Bowl White Curry Mee
As a Legend of the street and Champion of the spicy zing, Hot Bowl White Curry Mee is another one of our holy grail favourites! Recently awarded with a Michelin Bib Gourmand award, this unforgettable white curry mee consists of a coconut milk-based broth, beancurd puffs, prawns, taugeh, noodles of your choice and their best-selling curry paste on the side. We recommend pairing your bowl of noodles with their melt-in-your-mouth deboned steamed chicken, Teochew guang jiang and spiced loh bak too.
Hot Bowl White Curry Mee
Address: 58C, Jalan Rangoon, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday (8 am – 3 pm), Closed on Mondays & Wednesdays
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
12. Nasi Padang Minang @ Cafe International Hotel
As a family-owned business run by a husband and wife duo, Nasi Padang Minang is another must-visit street food spot whenever you’re in Penang! Flavourful delights such as the Ikan Patin Asam Pedas, Sambal Tofu, Ulam Raja, Ikan Cencaru Bawang and Nasi Padang Minang will be calling your name. It comes widely recommended by Penangites too so don’t sleep on this one foodies!
Nasi Padang Minang @ Cafe International Hotel
Address: 92, Jalan Transfer, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Saturday to Thursday (11 am – 4 pm), Closed on Fridays
Status: Muslim-owned
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
13. Moh Theng Pheow
Similarly, Moh Theng Pheow is also a Michelin Guide awarded restaurant that you MUST visit! Serving a great variety of authentic Nyonya dishes, you definitely need to try out their famed kuih. From Kuih Lapis, Ang Koo, Kuih Talam, Sri Muka, Nyonya Chang and many more, it’s treat yourself day! Don’t forget to order their Assam Laksa, Nasi Lemak, Nasi Kunyit, Nasi Ulam and Roti Jala Set while you’re there.
Moh Theng Pheow
Address: Lebuh Chulia, Jalan Masjid, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (10 am – 5 pm)
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
14. Green Tom Yum @ Padang Kota Lama
Calling all daredevils! Have you ever tried green tom yum before? Filled with aromatic notes of herbs, spice, tanginess and delectable zest, this award-winning Michelin Guide green tom yum is packed to the brim with fresh seafood, mushrooms, tomato and bouncy noodles. Yum, with a satisfying spice that slowly creeps up on you, what’s not to love?
Green Tom Yum @ Padang Kota Lama
Address: Lot 39 Kompleks, Medan Renong, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Thursday to Tuesday (6 – 10 pm), Closed on Wednesdays
Status: Pork-free
15. Union Street Famous Kareem Pasembur Rojak
Beware and be prepared for a wait as there’s always a pretty long queue here. As its moniker suggests, Union Street Famous Kareem Pasembur Rojak is indeed famous for their Pasembur Rojak, Telur Goyang, Kebab Daging and Roti Bakar that will make the long wait so worth it. Paired with generous portions and unique flavours, this will be a snap-worthy rojak experience for sure.
Union Street Famous Kareem Pasembur Rojak
Address: 7, Lebuh Union, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday (11 am – 6 pm), Closed on Sundays
Status: Muslim-owned
16. Kimberley Street Duck Kway Chap
Forming its roots ever since three decades ago, Kimberley Street Duck Kway Chap is still going strong! With more than 15 authentic varieties of meat to choose from, make your kway chap truly pop with favourites such as duck, pork intestines, blood jelly, pork ear and lots more. It’s really worth every single penny.
Kimberley Street Duck Kway Chap
Address: 135, Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Friday to Wednesday (2 – 10 pm), Closed on Thursdays
Status: Non-halal
17. 888 Hokkien Mee
It’s flavourful, it’s slurpable and it’s highly SHIOK! Cooked to perfection with a tantalising blend of hearty ingredients, the steller Hokkien Prawn Mee from 888 Hokkien Mee is a true masterpiece of a meal that will comfort you like a warm hug. Enjoy it with some Fried Oyster Omelette, Pork Satay, Popiah, Loh Bak and Ice Kacang for a surefire treat!
888 Hokkien Mee
Address: 67-A, Lebuh Presgrave, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Friday to Wednesday (3 – 9.30 pm), Closed on Thursdays
Status: Non-halal
18. Yam Rice @ Sentosa Corner, Bukit Mertajam
Sentosa Corner Yam Rice is a must-try street food in Penang. It’s currently helmed by the 2nd generation and they’ve been around for over 30 years. Here, you get to savour fluffy yam rice paired with mixed pork soup that includes pork slices, innards, meatballs and more. It’s a truly comforting street food that can never go wrong especially on rainy days. Be there early as there’ll be a snaking queue from foodies especially during peak hours.
Address: 1, Jalan Sentosa, Taman Sentosa, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 7am – 5pm (Closed on Mon)
Status: Non-Halal
19. 丽光薄饼+黑白人 Rojak Orang Hitam Putih
Attention all rojak fans! Yesss, put your hands up! With a well-balanced variety of toppings such as crisp green mango, apples, pineapple, cuttlefish, crispy tofu, guava, cucumber, youtiao and dressed in thick sweet peanut infused rojak sauce, this is legit the stuff of dreams. Rojak here is a real mood booster too!
丽光薄饼+黑白人 Rojak Orang Hitam Putih
Address: Jalan Pasar, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (12 – 6 pm)
Status: Pork-free
20. Hin Pin Tanjung Bungah Pisang Goreng
Crunchy on the outside and filled with juicy bananas on the inside, you can never go wrong with the iconic deep fried Pisang Goreng from Hin Pin. With a just right batter to filling ratio that isn’t too thick, make sure to order the Fried Nian Gao, Cokodok, Yam Fritters and Ubi Keledek too. You’ll definitely be spoilt for choice.
Hin Pin Tanjung Bungah Pisang Goreng
Address: Jalan Chan Siew Teong, Taman Tanjung Bunga, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Wednesday to Monday (2 – 5 pm), Closed on Tuesdays
Status: Pork-free
21. Laksa Aunty Ruby Juru
When you’re on a food hunt in Penang, be sure not to miss out on the famous Laksa Aunty Ruby located in Juru, Bukit Mertajam. You will need to cross the bridge for this but hey, there’s nothing more Penangite than travelling in search of good food. Trust us, this trip will be worth it when you get to savour a bowl of piping hot Laksa accompanied by crispy fried fritters like Cucur Udang, Popiah and many more.
Address: 35, 29, Jalan Sentul 4, Taman Sentul Jaya, 14100 Bukit Mertajam, Penang
Operating Hours: 12pm – 6pm (closed on Sunday)
Status: Muslim-owned
22. BM Duck Egg Char Koay Teow
Freshly made upon order and reasonably priced, best believe that you’ll be hooked on the Duck Egg Char Koay Teow from this hidden gem in Bukit Mertajam! Let’s wok hei it up with a sizzling finesse.
BM Duck Egg Char Koay Teow
Address: 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday (5 pm – 12 am), Closed on Sundays
Status: Non-halal
23. Sang Mee @ 陈平进面档, Chai Leng Park
陈平进面档 @ Chai Leng Park
Address: 2, Lebuh Kurau 5, Taman Chai Leng, 13700 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Wednesday to Monday (6 pm – 12 am), Closed on Tuesdays
Status: Non-halal
24. Ju Heng Tom Yum
We’re ending this one on a spice high at Ju Heng Tom Yum. A true Penangite will know that Ju Heng Tom Yum is the OG place for some really good Tom Yum especially when paired with their crispy fried fish. Be sure to try out their fiery Tomyum Noodles or Tomyum Porridge that are cooked upon order according to your choice of add-on steamboat dishes.
Ju Heng Tom Yum
Address: Jalan Raja Uda, Taman Bunga Raya, 13000 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Wednesday to Monday (5.30 pm – 12 am), Closed on Tuesdays
Status: Non-halal
25. Kheng Pin Loh Bak
Last but not least on our list of Penang Street Food, let’s play around with our imagination. Think an endless array of deep-fried fritters gloriously spread out right in front of you and you hold the key to deciding what goes onto your plate. From Fried Loh Bak, Tofu to many more, Kheng Pin Loh Bak is a famous spot among both locals and tourists for serving up piping hot fritters that pairs well with their homemade sauce thickened with corn starch and beaten eggs.
Address: 80, Jln Penang, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 7am-1.30pm (closed on Monday and Tuesday)
Status: Non-halal
Which Penang Street Food Entices You The Most?
Mention Penang to any Malaysian and they would undoubtedly agree that this is the most sensational destination for feasting on all kinds of street food. So, if you ever find yourself on a quest for epic flavours, these Penang street food spots are definitely not to be missed! Let’s get eating!
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